I know its not edgy. I know its bias and liberal. But few places will discuss the cultural gems of…read morewnc. And few places will discuss the food like they do. Props to that.

In the library I'm always surprised how quickly our stack of Xpresses (Asheville's free,…read more'alternative' newspaper) disappears after it's put out. And people aren't taking em just to line pet cages, either. In fact, a lot of people read the Xpress (though they ARE likely to end up in cages after they're read). It's a great place to find out about local and regional politics, especially around election time. There are interesting horoscopes, and movie reviews, and the 'news of the weird' is perfect for those times in line at the grocer, or waiting for your honey at the cafe. If your new to Asheville it can be a great resource, especially for music.

Was one of the few places open to eat late on a Sunday in April. We started with Blackberry…read moreMargarita and Appalachian pale they were both good. We got salads they were really good . The pizza was good as well. Our waitress was wonderful. Checked on us a couple of times to make sure everything was good.

10/10 everything could have sucked and it still would be 10/10 because the service was phenomenal…read more Our waitress (I wish I remembered her name) was so sweet, helpful, patient and enjoyable. Totally made our experience at Smoky Mountain Brewery. Good news, nothing sucked! We tried all the beers on the menu. We really enjoyed a bunch of them and our appetizers were also really good. I would highly recommend this brewery!

Dripolator Coffeehouse was exactly the kind of Sunday morning stop we needed as we rolled east out…read moreof Asheville. Yelp pointed us here and as usual, the algorithm absolutely nailed it. We arrived at around 7:15 am and were greeted by two regulars hanging out front with their dogs, which meant that Mrs. K. got her morning dog fix before we even made it inside. That set a great tone for a good day. The welcome inside was warm in the small town way that feels genuine instead of forced, just easy smiles and a quick hello as I ordered. It was rather quiet when we arrived but the folks seemed to start pouring in as we sipped our coffees. My cortado was excellent even if it was in a paper cup. Mrs. K. was happy with her latte which is the proper test. We lingered a bit, enjoying the quiet and watching Black Mountain wake up around us before getting back on the road. A great little stop just off I-40 and a perfect start for the day. Five stars! [Review 540 of 2026 - 4635 in North Carolina - 25722 overall]

I have to confess that the name Dripolator didn't sound like a place with a hip coffee house vibe…read more I was very wrong. What a terrific find in Black Mountain. First off, atmosphere. Cool, welcoming with a splash of funky. Loved it. Staff. Incredibly friendly and helpful. My wife likes a real matcha green tea latte and what she got was perfect. Made to the sweetness level she likes (not too much) and the barista delivered it while making sure it was to my wife's liking. Very attentive. Coffee. I am a latte guy, no sweetener just good ol fashioned milk. What I got was robust yet incredibly smooth. A great cup of coffee. We did not try their baked goods. That will be next time, because when we find ourselves in the area again, Dripolator will be a must.

Great station. Employees are very polite and quick! I wish the had marshmallows or whip cream set…read moreout everyday to put in my coffee. My only complaint is that.

food was horrible, buns were stale and old + left out vegetables at above room temperature were…read moredigusting. Whole place smells horrid, bad experience and low energy staff.

This 7-Eleven location is a very popular place. The store is always clean and very friendly…read more They are always well stocked. The food is good and fresh. I would recommend this store to anyone.

The service in this location is second to none. The management and staff are extremely friendly…read moreand helpful. The store is always stocked and clean. I'm a daily fan of their fresh brewed coffee and cookies. Mrs Nikki really takes pride in baking her cookies to perfection. If you're looking for the best 7 eleven in the upstate. This location is it. Thanks Van S.

They have 3 floors. We went to the rooftop and there is a bar inside with a firepit and a front…read morebalcony to overlook the road and a back balcony where you can smoke. We got michelob ultra draft and lemon drop shots. Service and drinks were good. Will definitely be back!

The burger is greasy but delicious. The tots are super crispy. Service was friendly and food came…read moreout quickly and hot. Highly recommend.

The BEST latte I've ever had!! Brown butter caramel is the best flavor!! Lots of seating and parkingread more

Stopped by High Five Coffee while visiting Asheville as a pick-me-up on my walk. The atmosphere was…read morevery calm, lots of people were working on their laptops. I got a Golden Milk, which had a mixture of spices, and added espresso to it. It was a great beverage to cool me off on a hot day

Place is disgusting. Always dirty and smells of sewage. Cashiers are the slowest around.read more

3rd shift cashier with all the piercings has a terrible attitude and does not belong in customer…read moreservice. Has nothing to do with her eight piercings in her face. Asked her how she was doing three separate times and was ignored every single time. After purchasing, I told her my day is going great thanks for asking and she wanted to get an attitude. My best friend died yesterday, but somehow I seem to be in a better mood than she was.

Beautiful establishment. I feel like I'm in a modern art museum when I first walk in. The peach…read morerings I bought were good but not great. Staff is pleasant, and helpful however y'all lack the one thing I seek in life the Rose Chedda Rap Snacks

Great service. Employees are awesome friendly and nice. No matter what time you go in they have a…read morebig warm smile. Store is always clean and in order.

Already posted about the rude employee working on 01/10/2026 @ 4pm. She claimed I slung a coupon at…read moreher. I told her I didn't and she continued, I told her it's not my fault she didn't like her job and she says I didn't like my life. I just kept walking, no time to mess with miserable minded people. If that's the way all those employees act, Speedway needs to I hire a whole new crew. All that after I stood in line while her and the lady in front of me carries on a conversation about the workers co workers. SMH!

A very small and outdated Speedway location with extremely high gas prices. Ease of access is not…read moregreat.